botlfed
06-01-2011, 05:56 AM
I have a 468 it was rebuilt when I bought it im wondering if I should have my engine guy throw in a set of main studs without line honeing what you guys think
Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - need advice on studding bb mains
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Sublime Dak
06-01-2011, 06:03 AM
I have a 468 it was rebuilt when I bought it im wondering if I should have my engine guy throw in a set of main studs without line honeing what you guys think
Always line hone when using main studs.
Always line hone when using main studs.
botlfed
06-01-2011, 06:56 AM
That sucks would have to rebuild then would it really be worth the 500 im only going to be spinning 6500 and like 600 horse
mm8ls1
06-01-2011, 07:00 AM
I'm was running bolts in a superstock 427 spinning over 8k. Studs are not needed.
CNC BLOCKS N/E
06-03-2011, 04:52 PM
Always line hone when using main studs.
X2 and most OEM blocks you to cut the caps at least .003 to be able to line hone and have the caps clean up every where. That how bad GM mains lines cam be!!
X2 and most OEM blocks you to cut the caps at least .003 to be able to line hone and have the caps clean up every where. That how bad GM mains lines cam be!!
CNC BLOCKS N/E
06-03-2011, 04:53 PM
I'm was running bolts in a superstock 427 spinning over 8k. Studs are not needed.
Its also a shorter stroke which makes a differance!
Its also a shorter stroke which makes a differance!
94mustang
06-13-2011, 02:20 PM
Studs are not needed. But if they are installed ALWAYS line hone. It will need it.